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Mar262021 by JBNo Comments

N’Golo Kante returns to Chelsea after suffering hamstring injury on international duty

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N’Golo Kante will return to Chelsea from international duty after suffering a hamstring injury during his time with the France national team, though it is not believed to be serious. Kante played 90 minutes on Wednesday in the World Cup holders’ 1-1 draw against Ukraine and did not look like he haf any injury when he left the pitch at full-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But further examinations on Thursday have revealed that he has picked up a small injury to his left hamstring and he will be released from France so he can return to Stamford Bridge for more treatment. A statement from the French national team read: ‘N’Golo Kante will not take part in the next two matches of the French team on Sunday in Kazakhstan and three days later in Bosnia-He...

Mar252021 by JBNo Comments

Christian Pulisic speaks on struggles under Tuchel amid Man Utd & Liverpool links

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Christian Pulisic says he’s found it tough being in and out of Thomas Tuchel’s lineup but is ‘on the right path’ to turning the situation around at the club. The American Winger was Chelsea’s standout player towards the end of last campaign and broke the deadlock in their FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal, his 11th goal of the season in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Pulisic left the game with a hamstring just four minutes into the second half at Wembley and has struggled for form and fitness this season, scoring just once in the Premier League. There has been speculation circulating that Pulisic could be on his way out of Chelsea, with Manchester United and Liverpool reported to be monitoring the situation ahead of the summer. But,...

Mar252021 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright predicts the winner of Chelsea vs Man City semi-final clash

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Ian Wright has backed Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to beat Chelsea to reach the final but has warned them to be ‘afraid’ of Thomas Tuchel’s team. Wright predicts City will play Leicester – who take on Southampton in the other semi-final game at Wembley – in the final of the FA Cup on May 15. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); City will have to beat Chelsea next month to go through. The blues remain undefeated under Tuchel since his arrival at the end of January. City are on course for the Premier League title, in the final of the Carabao and in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League as well as the semi-finals of the FA Cup. And Wright believes they will take some stopping on all front as he backed the citizens to move beyond Chelsea. ‘You f...

Mar242021 by JBNo Comments

Hudson-Odoi reveals Chelsea’s main aims for the rest of the campaign

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Callum Hudson-Odoi has revealed Chelsea’s major aims for the rest of the campaign with the club currently in the top four and are still in contention for the UEFA Champions League and FA Cup. Tuchel took over from Lampard at the end of January and is yet to lose in his first 14 matches in charge at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have climbed up to fourth in the league table and recorded a 3-0 aggregate win over La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Last week, the London side also booked a meeting with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals after beating Sheffield United 2-0. And Hudson-Odoi has conceded the blues are aiming to cement their place in the top fou...

Mar242021 by JBNo Comments

Petr Cech explains how Tuchel can add to Chelsea’s Champions League chances

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Thomas Tuchel’s experience of taking Paris Saint-Germain to the Champions League final last season could boost Chelsea’s chances in the competition, according to Petr Cech. Since taking over from Frank Lampard, the German manager is yet to taste any defeat in his first 14 matches in charge at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel has also led his team to the Champions League quarter-finals after their 3-0 aggregate win over La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid. Tuchel has experience of going deep into the competition as he took former team PSG to last campaign’s final where they were beaten 1-0 by Bayern. Chelsea will face Porto in the quarter-finals, and Cech, who is now the club’s technical and performance director, believes Tuchel’s pre...

Mar232021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand reveals difference between Chelsea under Lampard & Tuchel

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Rio Ferdinand believes rebuilding of relationships with experienced players has been the huge difference for Thomas Tuchel compared to Lampard’s reign as Chelsea manager. Tuchel remains unbeaten during his time as Chelsea head coach, guiding the blues back inside the top-four of the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has also helped Chelsea to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and the quarter-finals of the Champions League, beating La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid 3-0 on aggregate. Ferdinand has been hugely impressed by Tuchel’s start to life at the club and how he has created a side who are difficult to beat. ‘It’s down to coaching on the training pitch, 100%,’ Ferdinand told Vibe with FIVE. ‘Being able to translate your ideas and what y...

Mar222021 by JBNo Comments

Thiago Silva makes decision on Chelsea renewal amid injury issues

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Chelsea veteran defender Thiago Silva is set to sign a new one-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The Brazilian signed an initial 12-month deal after his arrival from PSG on a free transfer last summer and despite having injury problems, Silva has shown he’s lost little of his quality. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva worked under Tuchel in French Ligue 1 and the German coach appreciates his leadership, even if he hasn’t been able to call on him as much as he’d like. Chelsea inserted a one-year extension option in Silva’s initial deal but it needed both teams to agree in order for it to be activated. Silva believes he has more to give at the club and Le10Sport reports he has agreed to extend his deal, meaning he will stay at the London club until h...

Mar212021 by JBNo Comments

Ashley Cole & Richards praise Christian Pulisic after Sheffield Utd win

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Ashley Cole and Micah Richards heaped praises on Christian Pulisic for his man of the match performance in Chelsea’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Sheffield United on Sunday. Chelsea took the lead when Ollie Norwood diverted Chilwell’s cross into his own net and the scoreline stayed the same until Hakim Ziyech goal in the 92nd minute confirmed a place for the blues in the semi-finals of the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pulisic impressed with a good display but felt unhappy not to get a goal as he was denied twice by Aaron Ramsdale. The 22-year-old enjoyed an incredible debut campaign at Stamford Bridge but after getting injured in last year’s FA Cup final defeat against Arsenal, he is yet to win back a regular starting berth in the team. But, C...

Mar212021 by JBNo Comments

Jorginho aims dig at Lampard’s long-ball football & hails Tuchel’s changes

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Jorginho has aimed a dig at the long-ball tactics of Frank Lampard, with the midfielder claiming to be thriving as a result of Tuchel deploying a playing style that is better suited to his game. The blues were far from being direct under the reign of Lampard, but they were prepared to go from back to front when required. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jorginho was unable to influence proceedings as much as he would have liked in the team, but has taken on a key role with Tuchel now in charge of Chelsea. Jorginho told Chelsea’s official website: “The coach wants us having control of the game, playing from behind, even when the pressure comes. “So, for me, it’s a good way to play football that I like and enjoy, and I think it’s better for my characteris...

Mar212021 by JBNo Comments

Roman Abramovich opens up on Chelsea policy over Frank Lampard sacking

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Roman Abramovich says Chelsea will continue to be ‘pragmatic’ with their managerial changes after the decision to replace Frank Lampard with Thomas Tuchel. Lampard was sacked as Chelsea manager in January after a poor run of form, while the club remain unbeaten since Tuchel took charge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German coach is the 15th manager during Abramovich’s 18-year reign at the London team, and the Chelsea owner claims their ‘long-term ambition’ is always at the forefront of his mind when he makes any change. ‘I think we are pragmatic in our choices,’ Abramovich told Forbes. ‘And we are comfortable making the right changes at the right time to ensure we can achieve our long-term ambitions. ‘I hope it also says something about the cla...